Veteran guests at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World are getting a surprise at the conclusion of the "Villains Mix and Mingle" at Cinderella Castle: The villains aren't mingling anymore.
For years, villains such as the Queen of...

Last week's news that the giant Sorcerer's Hat will be removed from Disney's Hollywood Studios brought a chorus of hoorays from the hat haters. Over the weekend, I tweeted out the question, "Now what do you want to get rid of?"
The lead vote getter in...

Want to have yourself a merry little Christmas at a Florida resort? No worries: Florida properties are ready for the holiday season with majestic Christmas trees, special decorations and themed activities and attractions. Here are some to check out:
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I'm not going to tell you how to spend your money, whether it's at Disney World or at your neighborhood dollar store. That's your business, based on personal priorities and, I assume, your bank account balance.
But I confess I had some sticker shock...

Happy Friday. Five things for today in Orlando: A NYC doctor tested positive for Ebola; a man killed a bear in his home; Shar-pei dogs valued at $6,000 missing; and more.
1. A doctor in New York City has tested positive for the Ebola virus. He recently returned from Africa where he was treating victims of the outbreak. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan after experiencing syptoms. Officials say people in the city are safe.
2. A Lady Lake man killed a bear that broke into his house...

After months of chatter about MagicBands and weeks of testing at Walt Disney World, I had my first full day of the MyMagic+ experience.
I wasn't expecting to give a grade of A+ to FastPass+. The Disney system that allows visitors to make reservations for theme-park attractions remains solidly in test mode, and I haven't been eager to wear the MagicBand, which also can be used as a park ticket, FastPass+ organizer, charge card and even hotel key.
In addition, grumpy emails I received about foiled...

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party -- Disney's annual Halloween-themed, special-ticketed event at Magic Kingdom Park -- will be as sweet as ever.
This year's event will feature 13 trick-or-treat locations, the most in Not-So-Scary's history.
According to the official Disney Parks Blog, a total of 261 tons of candy will be handed out over the next few weeks during the after-hours event.
That's a lot of chocolate and sugar.
Additionally, guests who exit the park after the 8:30 p.m....

If a night trick-or-treating at the Magic Kingdom won't satisfy your appetite for sugary fun, Disney has a little something extra to sell you.
After paying $62 for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which takes place on select nights through October, you can spend $99 more to feast on desserts in Cinderella Castle. The price includes a meet-and-greet with some of Disney's not-so-sweet characters, such as Cinderella's wicked stepmother. It also gives visitors access to a premium viewing site for a...

Disney has introduced a new dessert party tied to its popular Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom. The Villains' Sinister Soiree: A Wicked Takeover of Cinderella Castle occurs twice each night of the event inside the castle at Cinderella's Royal Table. It includes desserts, interactions with the bad guys and live entertainment (including songs by Lady Tremaine, our hostess).
The big gulp moment might be the price tag: It's $99 per person, and that's on top of admission to Not-So-...

More "Frozen" is officially on its way to Walt Disney World. Epcot's Maelstrom ride, located in the Norway pavilion of the theme park, will be renovated into a ride based on Disney's popular animated film.
The new attraction "will take our guests to Arendelle and immerse them in many of their favorite moments and music from the film," said Tom Staggs, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, in a post on the official Disney Parks Blog on Friday afternoon.
The Maelstrom ride opened in 1988. Its last...